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Mitchell Starc becomes first left-arm bowler to take 450 Test wickets

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc reached the landmark by dismissing Wiaan Mulder in the second Test against South Africa, etching his name into cricket history.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:24 PM
Mitchell Starc becomes first left-arm bowler to take 450 Test wickets
Key Things to Know
  • Mitchell Starc became the first left-arm bowler in Test cricket history to take 450 wickets.
  • Starc reached the milestone by dismissing South Africa's Wiaan Mulder during the second Test.
  • The landmark wicket occurred on the third day of the match on the final ball of the 50th over.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc became the first left-arm bowler in Test cricket history to reach 450 wickets. The 36-year-old achieved the historic milestone on day three of the second Test match against South Africa by dismissing Wiaan Mulder on the final delivery of the 50th over.

The landmark accomplishment solidifies Starc's unique place in cricket history, as no previous left-arm bowler had crossed the 450-wicket mark. The report highlights his ability to generate genuine pace and swing from a left-arm angle against both right- and left-handed batters, sustaining his effectiveness as a frontline bowler.

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